Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Poor soundproofing is the biggest irritation for Swedish travellers staying at hotels abroad, according to a new survey commissioned by TUI. The survey, conducted by Kantar Media, shows that 39 …
Swedes more annoyed by noisy hotel rooms than sunbed hogging Read More
A Hong Kong court is preparing to hear evidence in a case against Wan Wenguo, a Chinese captain of the Hong Kong-registered ship Newnew Polar Bear. He is accused of …
Hong Kong court starts Baltic Sea cable damage case against Newnew Polar Bear captain Read More
Two foreign tourists, one German and one Danish, were rescued after rough waves swept them into a narrow rock crevice off Vietnam’s south-central coast on 19 January 2026. Vietnamese police …
Danish tourist rescued after being trapped in rock crevice off Vietnam coast Read More
Thai authorities have rejected claims circulating online that foreign nationals will be limited to entering Thailand visa-free only twice a year. The warning was issued by Thailand’s Ministry of Digital …
Thai authorities deny rumours limiting visa-free entry for foreigners Read More
Denmark has received public backing from several Nordic and European allies after renewed US tariff threats linked to Washington’s long-standing interest in Greenland. In a joint statement issued on January …
Nordic and European allies back Denmark amid renewed US pressure over Greenland Read More
Thousands of travellers were stranded in northern Finland last week after flights at Kittilä Airport were cancelled due to extreme cold and icy conditions. Temperatures dropped to around minus 37 …
Extreme cold disrupts flights at Finnish Arctic airport Read More
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau said it arrested a Swedish man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice on drug charges, local Thai media reports. Police said the suspect had been hiding in …
Swedish drug suspect arrested in Hua Hin Read More
Several Southeast Asian countries have eased visa rules over the past year, helping drive a strong rebound in international tourism and making travel in the region simpler for foreign visitors. …
Visa-free entry expands across Southeast Asia Read More
A 67-year-old Danish woman was injured while hiking the Ton Sai–Bang Pae route in Phuket, Thaiger reports. Rescuers from Guardians of Life Medical & Rescue received a call on 16 …
Danish woman seriously injured in Phuket Read More
The Philippine passport has climbed six places in the latest global ranking but continues to lag far behind the Nordic countries in terms of travel freedom. According to the Henley …
Philippine passport improves in global ranking but still trails Nordic countries Read More